Arotech Announces $3 Million in Battery and Charger Orders

Arotech Corporation, a provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and security markets, announced today that its Battery and Power Systems Division has received orders totaling over $3 million for Lithium-Ion primary and rechargeable batteries, chargers and battery components. The batteries are used for communication and night vision equipment. The chargers will be used for unmanned air vehicles and the battery components are custom State of Charge Indicators.

"The orders confirm our world-wide customers' continued satisfaction with our range of Mil-Spec rechargeable battery solutions," said Robert S. Ehrlich, Chairman and CEO of Arotech Corporation. "We are encouraged by the steady and gradual penetration of rechargeable batteries into the militaries worldwide," concluded Ehrlich.

About Arotech's Battery and Power Systems Division

Arotech's Battery and Power Systems Division is a leading provider of primary and rechargeable batteries and chargers for defense and other military applications. Arotech develops and produces high power zinc-air batteries and is believed to be the sole supplier of this technology to the US military. In addition, Arotech develops high-end primary and secondary batteries and associated chargers and has vast experience in working with government agencies, the military and large corporations.

Arotech Corporation is a leading provider of quality defense and security products for the military, law enforcement and homeland security markets. Arotech provides multimedia interactive simulators/trainers, lightweight armoring and advanced zinc-air and lithium batteries and chargers. Arotech operates through three major business divisions: Armor, Training and Simulation, and Batteries and Power Systems.

Arotech is incorporated in Delaware, with corporate offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan and research, development and production subsidiaries in Alabama, Michigan and Israel.